Pixar Animation Studios is an Academy Award ®-winning computer animation studio with the technical, creative and production capabilities to create a new generation of animated feature films, merchandise and other related products. Pixar's objective is to combine proprietary technology and world-class creative talent to develop computer-animated feature films with memorable characters and heartwarming stories that appeal to audiences of all ages. read more

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Pixar Animation Studios 3D Animator Salary

The average Pixar Animation Studios 3D Animator earns $115,000 annually, which includes a base salary of $105,000 with a $10,000 bonus. This total compensation is $34,919 more than the US average for a 3D Animator.

The Design Department at Pixar Animation Studios earns $7,148 more on average than the HR Department.

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$115,000

Average Compensation

$105,000: avg. base

$10,000: avg. bonus

3D Animator Salaries at Pixar Animation Studios

3D Animators earn $14,079 more than UI/UX Designers, and $5,418 less than Senior UI/UX Designers.

Creative Director

$164k*

Principal Designer

$159k*

Senior Designer

$124k*

Senior UI/UX Designer

$120k*

3D Animator

$115k

UI/UX Designer

$101k*

Designer

$89k*

Web/Visual Designer

$70k*

Graphic Designer

$61k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Pixar Animation Studios by Department

The Design Department averages $7,148 more than the HR Department, and $15,577 less than the Engineering Department

Engineering

$123,353 Avg. total comp.

+$16k

Design

$107,776 Avg. total comp.

$100,628 Avg. total comp.

-$7k

3D Animator Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Hispanic or Latino 3D Animator at companies similar size to Pixar Animation Studios reported making $97,500, while the average Caucasian 3D Animator at similar sized companies reported making $86,001.

How 3D Animators at Pixar Animation Studios Rate Their Compensation

The majority of 3D Animators at Pixar Animation Studios believe they're compensated fairly. 78% of 3D Animators at Pixar Animation Studios say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (78%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Pixar Animation Studios

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

66% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

78% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

78% Yes

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